Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024

Dear Queen’s Community,

As you may know, a total solar eclipse will take place the afternoon of Monday, April 8th. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event for all of us lucky enough to be in Kingston as the city is in its direct path and will provide the perfect opportunity to fully view the eclipse. The last fully visible eclipse at this geographical location occurred in 1349 and the next one will not take place until 2399. The full effect (totality) of the eclipse will last for over three minutes between 3:22 and 3:25 pm.

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Building partnerships for more resilient communities

A poignant Photovoice exhibit has been popping up in various Kingston venues and was recently spotted at the North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Meeting in San Francisco. It combines images and candid quotes from Kingston area families about resiliency, despite the various challenges they face. It also demonstrates the unwavering commitment of a research team to community-engaged participatory action research and to United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 17, Partnerships for the Goals.

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Finding Purpose & Meaning in Work: A Conversation Circle

Date

Tuesday March 5, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

210 Mitchell Hall Faith and Spiritual Life

Students are invited to join staff from Career Services and FSL for a conversation on meaningful work.  

Registration not required.

For more details visit the Faith and Spiritual Life website

QSUS Conference - Sustainability is Not a Sacrifice

Date

Saturday March 2, 2024
9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Location

LinQLab, Mitchell Hall

Join QSUS, a student-run club at Queen’s seeking to connect and grow the sustainability movement in the Queen’s and Kingston communities since 2015, for their annual conference. 

The event is meant to inspire and educate the Queen’s community on how sustainable practices can be integrated into various aspects of our lives, without compromising on quality or comfort.

Various speakers will delve into the problems we currently face as a globalized society, and offer solutions that focus on the benefits of following a sustainable economic model that holds the community at its center.

Make connections and meet others who are passionate about sustainability! 

Link to purchase tickets: my.cheddarup.com/c/qsus-sustainability-is-not-a-sacrifice

*includes light breakfast and lunch

More info is available on Instagram @qsus_queens

Inquiry@Queen’s Undergraduate Research Conference

Start Date

Thursday March 7, 2024

End Date

Friday March 8, 2024

Time

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Stauffer Library

I@Q is more than a conference; it is an approach to learning where the teacher and the learner reside in the same person. It is a natural extension of a university that prides itself on the quality of undergraduate education and its scholarship and research. 

Keynote speaker for the 18th Annual I@Q Conference is Dr. Jane Philpott. The keynote will be presented in Stauffer Library Room 014 on March 7 from 10:30am to 12:00pm.

For more details about the conference proceedings please visit the I@Q website. 

 

Crafternoon for Students: Plant Pots

Date

Thursday March 7, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location

210 Mitchell Hall Faith & Spiritual Life

Creative times for reflection and conversation.

Visit the Faith and Spiritual Life website for more details and events. 

Wellness Walk for Students

Date

Friday March 8, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Meet at Theological Hall at 11:50 am on the steps that face the tennis courts

Interfaith Chaplain Erin will lead us through times of movement, stillness, contemplation, and reflection as we ground ourselves in nature during this 1-hour walk. This is a great opportunity for intention and connection!

Please visit the event link on the Faith and Spiritual Life website for details about route and timing.

Weather: Please note that if there is heavy wind or rain, a cancellation will be sent no later than 1 hour before the meeting time to your email. We will walk in light rain, but not in thunderstorms or high winds.

Event and/or Accessibility Inquiries: Email chaplain@queensu.ca

Register Here.
 

Dogs on Campus for SDG 3 Good Health & Wellbeing

Date

Wednesday March 6, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Mitchell Hall -1st floor atrium

Come pet Oscar, our fluffy golden retriever St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog and meet his handler John. 

Petting a dog has been shown to reduce stress and boost “feel-good” hormones – and Oscar loves attention! 

No registration required; feel free to drop-in at any point during the hour. 

 

Oscar the dog laying on his back 

Resume Fundamentals Workshop for Students

Date

Thursday March 7, 2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

In-person or online

In this workshop, aligned with SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, you will learn how to use key strategies to highlight your unique skills, knowledge, and experience on your resume or CV. To get the most benefit from this workshop, it is helpful to bring a copy of your resume. If you have a specific opportunity you are applying to, bringing the role description can also be helpful.   
 
By the end of the workshop, you will:

  • Identify the difference between resumes and CVs. 
  • Recognize the different sections of a resume.  
  • Understand the value of tailoring resumes to different positions.  
  • Translate your knowledge, experience, skills, and attributes into action-oriented statements. 
  • Understand how Automated Tracking Systems (ATS) are used to review resumes. 

For more events and to register, visit: https://careers.sso.queensu.ca/event-aggregator.htm

This workshop will be delivered virtually (Zoom), in person, or in a hybrid format.  

Link for Zoom: https://queensu.zoom.us/j/94926396135?pwd=NHE0Y2lJLy9UYzBHQ2RCTHR3aUR0QT09 (Password: Careers!) 
In-Person Location: Gordon Hall Workshop Room, room 324